What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Recruiter position at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna?
Since its founding in 1975, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP has grown to become the largest, and one of the most well-respected law firms in the Capital Region. We have a diverse practice that goes beyond the conventional, fostering new ideas and approaches.
We are currently seeking a Legal Recruiter to identify and recruit new attorneys to the Firm.
The Role:
In this role you will be responsible for recruiting legal professionals and other related duties, as follows:
- Leads the Firm’s recruiting and orientation of lateral, first-year and summer associate attorneys, under the supervision of the Associate Recruitment and Development Committee (“ARDC”), the Executive Committee, and the Director of Human Resources
- Acts as the liaison between the Firm and law schools while fostering positive relationships
- Coordinates the receipt and pre-screening of candidate resumes
- Schedules and arranges interviews; coordinates all related paperwork
- Assembles all pre-employment hiring material
- Works with attorneys to ensure consistent associate mentoring and developing/implementing annual goals and objectives
- Performs other duties as requested
Skills Needed for Success:
- High attention to detail
- Familiarity with recruitment techniques and professional services fields
- Robust organizational ability
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with all levels (including attorneys) as a team player
Required:
- A Bachelor degree in related field and three plus years of recruiting or equivalent experience. Law firm or other professional service firm experience preferred.
- JD or Master degree a plus
- Strong abilities with the Microsoft Office Suite
Why Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP?:
A generous benefit offering package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing options
- Generous time off package
- Corporate discounts to various businesses
- Opportunities to support and be active in the community
- And more!
In addition to Whiteman Osterman & Hanna’s depth of legal knowledge, we are dedicated to creating a positive and rewarding work environment for all employees – attorneys and staff alike. Our focus has always been to make our Firm family-friendly. No matter the position at the Firm, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna treats everyone as colleagues rather than subordinates. We hold many events for our employees and their families and have activities in the office throughout the year to help make the work environment more enjoyable.
If this sounds like the right opportunity, we invite you to apply to join our team! For immediate consideration, e-mail resume and writing sample to jobs@woh.com, fax resume to (518) 487-7685, or mail to HR Director, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, One Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY 12260. Visit our web site at www.woh.com
Compensation Range: $60,000-$95,000 annually
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals, and in which employment decisions are merit-based and made without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, gender or sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, pregnancy, protected activity, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $60,000 - $95,000
